xacuti

English

Etymology

From Konkani शागोती (śāgotī), सागुती (sāgutī).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʃɑ.ku.ti/

Noun

xacuti (uncountable)

1. A Goan curry with a complex mixture of spices including white poppy seeds and large dried red chilis, usually prepared with chicken or lamb.
   • 2013, DK Travel, DK Top 10 Goa:

     A staple found on the menu of most Goan restaurants is xacuti. The complex flavour that defines this chicken curry comes from the use of an elaborate number of spices and ingredients including poppy seeds, dessicated^[sic] coconut and red chillies.

Alternative forms

• xacutti